HR 987
106th Congress
House
Labor and Employment
Administrative procedure
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Department of Labor
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Health
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Muscular diseases
Occupational health and safety
Repetitive stress injuries
Science, Technology, Communications
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Workplace Preservation Act
Introduced: March 4, 1999
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Aug 4, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Aug 3, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 3, 1999
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 366).
Aug 3, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 366).
Aug 3, 1999
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Aug 3, 1999
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 987.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - Mr. Goodling asked unanimous consent that all debate be concluded in 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 271, the bill shall be considered for amendment by the Committee under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed two hours.
Aug 3, 1999
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 987.
Aug 3, 1999
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Aug 3, 1999
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 271 and Rule XXIII.
Aug 3, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 987 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed two hours.
Aug 3, 1999
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 271. (consideration: CR H6909-6927)
Aug 3, 1999
Rule H. Res. 271 passed House.
Aug 2, 1999
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 271 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 987 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed two hours.
Jul 29, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Jul 29, 1999
Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 106-272.
Jun 23, 1999
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
Jun 23, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 19, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 26, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Mar 4, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 4, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1999 | House · vote #366 | On Passage | Passed | 217–209 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Workplace Preservation Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from promulgating, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, any standard or guideline on ergonomics until the National Academy of Sciences completes a study and submits a report to the Congress.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
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